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CENTENNIAL -WEST ROUGE COMMUNITY STUDY
SCARBOROUGH & PICKERTNG TOWNSHIPS
May 1956
This study has been undertaken with a view to co-ordi-
iating residential development in the area of West Rouge neighbourhood,
There subdivision proposals have been initiated.
.. STUDY AREA (See Map "A" -Study reap)
1. POPULATION
The following community area was selected for this study:
Bounded on the
North
- by
Highway 401
on the
East
- by
the Rouge River
on the
South
- by
Lake Ontario
On the
West
- by
Highland Creek
Area of this defined community is approximately 1730 ac.
The larger portion of this area lies within the
Township of Scarborough and is suitable for:
(a) Residential approx. - /210ac. - 4S-0 ac. in PK-KFieiNfirwP
(b) Commercial fl- 15 ac.- s; 7 ac.
c) Industrial" - 275 ac.--87 ac. -.-
(d) Open Spaces " - 210 ac, 1IS ac -„-
Population is estimated on the assumption that:
(a) 14unicipal water supply is available
(b) Residential development will be permitted
with Septic tanks.
(c) Lot area will not be less than 7500 sa. feet
(d) Density average figures, exclude parks, schools,
etc.
(e) Net residential density will be approximately
13 persons per acre. (This approximates 3.5
dwelling units per acre)
(f) Area suitable for residential development is
approximately 1230 acres, of these
acres in Pickering Township.
The ultimate population in this defined community will
total approximately -.J persons.
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iViAIN TF_.FFIC ROUTES (See Map "B",--I,ain Traffic Routes)
Highway 401, the :rain Toronto-,ontreal highway is lo-
cated bra the north side of the study area.
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There are no through traffic routes within the study
area, and the main traffic routes of the community
will therefore be those, which either afford access to,
or cross Highway 401, one is the Town Line and the other
is Lawson Road.
(a) LAJUStN ROAD --This road runs from; the interchange
with Highway 401 in the west, through the commun-
ity, to the Pickering Town Line. It affords access
from; the residential portion of the study area to
and from the city.
(b) PICKERING TOWN LINE --runs south to north through
the centre of the community and is linked to Lawson
Road.
This road at its intersection with Highway 401,
serves the same function as listed for Lawson Road.
In addition, when the by-pass is linked with
Highway 401, it will be to route by which access
may be obtained to the by-pass.
This road .is considered the best route for in-
dustrial traffic, although approximately one mile
of it is runninL through residential area.
Note: In order to make it less detrimental to the
residential develooment, it is suggested that
all future residential lots back onto this
important thoroughfare.
C",�.YIUNITY FACILITIES
A. High School --The area under study is divided by the
administrative boundary of Scarborough & Pickering
Townships.
High School pupils from. the Scarborough section attend
West Hill C.I, which is located approximately 1�-2
miles to the west.
Pickering Township pupils attend the High School in
Pickering Villa-e, which is a distance of approximately
o miles to the east.
4ith continued urban develooment and increased density
in this general area the districts served by the exist-
ing High Schools will decrease '.n extent.
The need will then arise for a Hi:-h School to serve the
area east of Highland Creek to the Rouge R1ver.
A site in the general area of the Lawson Road and 14'eadola-
vale Road intersection would ap-pear desirable as being
close to an overpass of the 401 Highway. It would con-
veniently serve the areas north and south of that High-
way.
B. Parks & Recreation
Aside from the local playground which can be pro-
vided on a neighbourhood tasis, it is advisable to at-
tempt to forsee the possible location of recreational
facilities, which will be required for a co<,:muni.ty with
an ultimate population of 161000 persons.
The playground facilities provided on a local basis
are usually sufficient for the recreation needs of younger
children but for the older children larger recreation areas
are required.
The facilities which would be required are: --
football field, running track, baseball_ diamond, tennis
court, swimming pool, etc.
The poru'_ition required to support this range of fac-
ilities will vary, but it is quite clear that the community
area under consideration will be capable of supporting only
one such centre.
As to whether these facilites will be developed in con-
nection with a possible High School site, or within the
dedicated 45 acres of park on Lawson Road, cannot be deter-
mined at this stage.
It can, however, be anticipated that such facilities
if, and when developed, will be in the region of Lawson
Road and it should be borne in mind that there is a need
for such facilities on the basis of approximately 1.25
acres per 1000 population, in addition to the neighbour-
hood playgrounds provided. Thus, 20 acres for the facil-
ity will be required.
C. Community Centre & �_',ervices
The best location for a community centre and services,
e.g. Fire Hall, Post office, Library, i.edical Clinic and
Police Station is considered to be on Lawson Road
between Centennial Road and the Pickering Town Line.
This is justified by the central, geo&raphical loca-
tion and good road connections wAth the community area.
Note:.
1. To i..,.prove connection of such a proposed Community
Centre and possible High School with the area in
Pickering Township, it is suggested that a new road
s"iould be built connecting Lawson Road & Pickering Town
Line Intersection, with the East Avenue & Ridgewood
intersection. This could be located in either of two
positions, that delicted on Study ,ap A. or as shown
on alternative plan A-1.
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u. Commercial
The following existing and proposed major shopping
centres will affect to some degree certain sections of
this community:
(a) The existing Highland Creek Coi.,iriercial Centre at
No. 2 Highway, north of Highway 401 and Lawson
Road intersection.
(b) District shopping centre, proposed to be located
north of Highwayv4015 between the by-pass and Lan-
sing Road.
(c) Proposed community shopping centre at Centennial
Road and Lawson Road intersection. (Both proposals
are suggested by the Scarborough Planning author-
ities.)
NEI'aHBOURH_OD STRUCTURE
(See Map "A" --Study i�iap)
Neighbourhood No. 1--060 ac.--4700 persons)
Located east of Highland .;reek and bounded by: -
Highland Creek -Highway 401-small creek west of Centennial
Road and Lake Ontario.
This neighbourhood when fully developed will comprise
a po>:)ula7.:ion of 470J persons, a public school and possibly
a High School with community recreation facilities. ( If
and when the future conditions justify their location at
Meadowvale Road and Lawson intersection.)
Nei^hbourhood No. 2--"Centennial"--( Aperox. 4J0 ac.--5300 persons)
(forconvenience called "Centennial.")
Located west of Pickering Town line and bounded by:
Highway 401-Pickering Town Line --existing and proposed
industrial zone and small creek west of Centennial Road.
The ultimate population of this neighbourhood when
developed will approximated 5300 persons.
It will contain two public schools, a large (45 ac.)
park and proposed community facilities mentioned reviously-
conimunity centre and services and community shopping; centre
at Centennial tx Lawson intersection.
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Neighbourhood No. 3--(Approx. 450 ac.--;�000 persons) which we
will call "-,Test
Rouge", is located entirely within Pickering
Township.
It is bounded by Iighway 401-Rouge River -Lake Ontario -
Industrial zone between Lake and Town Line and Fickerim_
Town Line.
More intensive development of this area started last
year by registration of Plan 612, allowing for construction
of 256 single family dwellings.
Development of draft plan T-9562 will increase this
figure by an additional 100 units.
It is felt that this area will develop rapidly and
for that reason this study has been undertaken.
When fully developed this neighbourhood will contain
approximately 60JO persons.
School Yacilities--(See iviap ''C".
One public school has provided within Reg'd Plan 612.
P further public school will be required south of Reg'd
Plan 612, when the area of the present golf course and the
southwest corner of the neighbourhood is developed.
Park & Recreation Facilities
The Rouge River and Creek Vai_ley land which is not
capable of being built upon, will afford easily accessible
open space for the enjoyment of the residents in the area.
The area south-east of Reg'd Plan 612, (northern corner
of golf course) is suggested as the park and recreation
centre of this neighbourhood. The area of this proposed
park would be approximately 10 acres. (little less than
5% of the remaining area for subdividing --approximately
260 acres.)
Commercial Facilities
Stores will no doubt be built on 3.7 acres at the south-
east corner of Island Road & East Avenue. This locati,�n will
ideal;.y serve the neighbourhood with local shopping facilities.
With the increased development of this neighbourhood up
to a population of 6,000 the increased demands for local
commercial facilities may jastify an extension of the present
commercial area, to the south-west corner of this intersection
which would be suitable for convenience.
Proposed Road Pattern --West Rouge nei-hbourhood
(See Na. "A" _x alternate design (2)
The existing road pattern of the neighbourhood provides
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access to adjoining areas by:
(a) Island Road which provides direct access to zhe 401
Highway --Lansing Road interchange.
(b) East avenue,
in the south
trial land o
interchange
(1) Island Road
which connects with Lawrence Avenue East
and affords access to the existing indus-
f Scarborough through to the Lawson Road
with Highway 401.
Island Road will continue to be the most important link
with the neighbourhood, as in addlti_n to providing access
to Highway 401, easy access can be obtained to the future
by-pass. (Access to this by-pass cannot be made when ap_D-
roaching from the west on Highway 101. i.e. by use of
Lawson Road interchange)
With the ultimate develo,ment of th- s community the
present interchange of Island Road & Pickering Town Line
will create adverse traffic conditions and it is suggested that
provision be made for the re -location of the Island Road
intersection to the south.
(2) Community Collector Road
As previously mentioned certain community facilities on
which this neighbourhood will be dependent are likely to be
sited, in the vicinity of Centennial & Lawson Roads. It is
considered advisable to provide a direct route to these fa-
cilities by an extension of Lawson Road to the intersection of
East Avenue and Ridgewood Road. Only links with the western
portion of the community at present are as previosly men-
tioned (a) & (b) listed above. These roads are respectively
too far north & south to serve as effective links which
would create a sound community structure.
(3) East Avenue
Active measures should be taken to ensure that with the
ultimate development of the area Pickering Town Line is the
sole roa d used by industrial traffic *It Rouge neighbour-
hood can provide access for workers from the West Rouge neigh8
bourhood to the industrial area but there is no necessity for it
to be used by industrial traffic,
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The intersection created by East Avenue. -Ridgewood Road
& Lawson Avenue extension is not ideal and consideration
should be given to resiting a portion of East Avenue xit[
south of that intersection as indicated in alternative (2)
Note: It is appreciated that in the absence of detailed contours
the suggestions contained in the proposed plan must be further
investigated as to the practicability.
The objective of each proposal is however, the important
factor even though realignment may be necessary when detailed
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information is available in the future.
Subdivision Plan No. 9562
Of the tbad proposals 112 & 3 discussed above, 2 & 3 will affect
the above subdivision plan.
It is iu,;ortant to note that the Lawson Road extension is indicated
on Map "A*t and alternative (2) in alternative locating.
The location of Lawson Road a_- indicated on alternative 2 which
intersects East Avenue at the same point as the submitted draft plan
is only acceptable on the premise that East Avenue will be re -located.
If the East Avenue alignment must remain as at present, then the
Lawson Road Extensioci as shown on Map "A", must be followed.
The only other suggested alteration to the submitted draft plan
is that the proposed intersection close to Goldfinch Street be realign-
ed to give a straight crossing with that street so avoiding; an unsat-
isfactory staggered junction.
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